Legal briefs and documents relating to the Trinity Western University matter continue to be made available on the Society’s website, once they are filed with the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal.
Find them on the TWU court documents page: nsbs.org/twu-court-documents Read More

For details about matters discussed at Council's meeting on Thursday, March 24, please see the Council Highlights and Documents, available on the Council materials page of the Society's websit.
The next regular meeting of Council is scheduled for Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Society’s offices at 9:00 am.
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The new Law Practice Management program is designed to equip lawyers and managers in the legal profession with the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to effectively and strategically manage a practice. Read More

LIANS is always looking for new and exciting ways to make your practice more efficient. Here are some new tips and tricks from MS Word that are sure to help:
In large documents, creating a table of contents assists in quick navigation. Adding a table of contents that automatically updates is even better. Here’s how you do it: Read More

As the current phase of the HVAC renovation project at The Law Courts at 1815 Upper Water Street concludes, the Barristers’ Gowning Rooms, Lounge and Meeting Room have moved back to the first floor, on the south side of the building. Read More

Notice from Bill Clancey, Court Administrator, Supreme Court (General Division), Department of Justice
To All Concerned:
Effective Monday, March 21, 2016, the Probate Court and Bankruptcy Court Administration Offices have been relocated to the first floor level of The Halifax Law Courts located at 1815 Upper Water Street, Halifax. Read More

(March 23, 2016) – The judges of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia have revised the "Draft Temporary Practice Memorandum on Physician Assisted Death" first released on March 4. It will be considered by the Court as a whole on May 12 and 13, 2016.
Submissions can be made in writing to Justice James L. Chipman or Chief Justice Joseph Kennedy at the following address: Read More

NOTE: The following is a March 15 statement by the Hon. Diana Whalen, Justice Minister and Attorney General for Nova Scotia
Last December, Nova Scotians raised concerns about a young man who had court ordered restrictions placed on his freedom. They said the Incompetent Persons Act fails to protect the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities. Read More

News releases from the provincial government are available at this link, and are searchable by department and date: http://novascotia.ca/news/
The following announcements since the last edition of InForum may be of interest to the legal profession; see link above for all provincial releases: Read More

Seeking information on a will, possibly prepared by a law firm on the Bedford Highway.
Names: Barbara and Peter Grant, originally from Hampton in the Annapolis Valley, who died around 2006 in Bedford, N.S. (Mr. Grant died first; Mrs. Grant died several years later.) Read More

Census information is important for all communities and is vital for planning services such as schools, daycare, housing, police services, fire protection, roads, public transit, and skills training for employment.
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CBA Young Lawyers International Program 2016-2017
OVERSEAS PLACEMENTS IN AFRICA, SOUTH AMERICA AND ASIA
The CBA has received funding from Global Affairs Canada to select and place twenty young Canadian lawyers in 2016-17 as interns with human rights and legal development organizations overseas. Read More

A Halifax lawyer is seeking a part-time legal assistant. Applicants should have a minimum of two years of legal experience, preferably with experience in criminal law. This is a permanent, part-time position, three days per week.
Ideal candidates will have strong computer skills. Experience with PC Law and Sage Accounting would also be considered an asset. Read More

Are you a sole-practitioner looking to realize the benefits of being associated with an established downtown medium-sized firm? Are you associated with another firm and looking for a positive change? If the answer to either question is yes, this may be the opportunity you have been seeking and we would like to hear from you! Read More

Since 1985, the Nova Scotia-Gambia Association (NSGA) has worked with West Africans and Canadians to build healthy communities in The Gambia. Through education and health promotion initiatives, NSGA staff and volunteers have become a major force in youth and community education in West Africa. Read More

This is a renewable two year term by election at an AGM (next AGM: April 20th) of the Chebucto Community net. The membership in this oldest of IPS's in Nova Scotia and participating in its exciting roles in the community and future plans would promise a wealth of encounters in private, business and government (all levels) sectors. Read More

Event Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 - 14:00Willing and Trying:Law Practitioners and Mental Health — Half Day Event
Speaker:
Paul Hutchinson
An interactive workshop that will seek to create a safe professional space for participants to explore this sensitive but essential subject with special guest Paul Hutchinson. Read More

Event Date: Friday, April 1, 2016 - 19:00Professor Richard Susskind OBE will claim there are two futures for the professions. Both rest on technology.
The first is reassuringly familiar. It's a more efficient version of what we already have – professionals will heavily standardize and systematize today's routine activities. Read More

Event Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 02:00Storytelling – the art of connecting with, captivating and persuading an audience – is the key to success as an advocate. A credible lawyer capable of telling a compelling story that engages the mind and emotion at the same time will almost always beat the lawyer who cannot. But what exactly are the elements of a good story? Read More

Event Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 - 02:00Every day lawyers make decisions about whether someone is telling the truth. We do it at home, at work, and in social situations. Most of us rely on stereotypical “signs” that a person is lying and we are no better at it than chance. Read More

Event Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016 - 02:00Expert witnesses offer unique opportunities but also specific challenges, and your ability to control your opponent's expert on the stand can make or break your case. In this focused, practice-oriented seminar, internationally-recognized litigation skills instructor Todd Winegar shares his Ten Steps to Success for cross-examining all types of expert witnesses. Read More

Event Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016 - 09:00This conference for women advocates is aimed at maximizing your power as leaders in the profession. Hear directly from accomplished and successful litigators and judges. Acquire career and business development tools, practice management strategies, and effective advocacy tips. Connect with colleagues and learn from the experiences of others. Prepare to be inspired.
Topics include: Read More

Event Date: Friday, May 13, 2016 - 13:00This course is intended to deepen your understanding of the fundamentals of client care. You will be engaged in discussions about ethics, systems and process for client care, risk management, and strategies for follow-up, retention and client satisfaction.
By the end of this module you will be able to: Read More

Event Date: Friday, May 13, 2016 - 09:00Grounded in the fundamentals of the functional areas of business, including marketing, human resources, and finance, this course is an overview intended to equip you with the knowledge, skills and competencies required for the successful management of a law practice. Read More

Event Date: Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 09:00This course is intended to strengthen your capacity for employee attraction and retention. You will be engaged in discussions about current HR theories, including the role of emotional intelligence in professional development, and the importance of teamwork.
By the end of this module you will be able to: Read More

Event Date: Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 13:00This course is intended to deepen your understanding of the skills, tools and tactics required to be strategic and successful in the sales and marketing of a law practice. You will be engaged in discussions about market research, social media and digital strategies. Read More

Event Date: Friday, October 28, 2016 - 09:00This course is intended to deepen your understanding of the financial management of a law practice. You will be engaged in discussions about topics such as the key factors affecting profitability, operation of trust accounts, concepts of time-keeping, liabilities and capital funding.
By the end of this module you will be able to: Read More

Event Date: Friday, October 28, 2016 - 13:00This course is intended to deepen your understanding of the structure of the legal services market in Canada. You will be engaged in discussions about the key commercial and practical issues facing law firms, and the advantage and disadvantages of the principle business vehicles used by legal service providers.
By the end of this module you will be able to: Read More

Event Date: Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 09:00Tying together all the content from the six modules of the Certificate in Law Practice Management program in an interactive, team-based group activity; this course (Module 7) is the final capstone course. Read More